India Corruption Survey 2019: Bribery reduces by 10% in comparison to 2018

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes: Percentage of citizens who paid a bribe last year reduces from 56% to 51%

The percentage of citizens who paid a bribe this year has come down to 51% compared to 56% last year. This number stood at 45% in the year 2017. Upon reviewing citizen discussions in the online community “Together Against Corruption” on LocalCircles, it is evident that corruption took a dip in 2017 post demonetization as people did not have cash readily available to pay bribes at least for some part of the year. However, the dip from 2018 levels of 56% to 51% in 2019 is a positive trend without any external interventions.

Existence of Anti-Corruption Hotline/Helpline in State

States not making any progress in enabling citizens to easily report bribery and corruption

61% citizens this year, compared to 58% last year said that there is no functioning hotline in their state to easily report bribery and corruption. This shows that the states are not making any progress in enabling citizens to easily report cases of corruption.

Mode of Payment of Bribes

Cash bribes reduced from 2018 to 2019, while those paid via agents and paid in kind, increased

Just like the last 2 years, cash is still the preferred way to pay bribes. Although when compared with last year, cash bribes have reduced from 2018 to 2019, while those paid via agents and paid in kind increased.

Impact of Computerisation on Bribery/Corruption

Bribery continues despite working being computerised at Government offices

Computerisation continues to take place in an increasing number of Government offices but the results of this year’s survey show that bribery continues despite workings being computerised at Government offices. 16% citizens this year compared with 13% last year said they paid bribes in Government offices which were completely computerised and also had functional CCTV cameras.

Instances of Corruption/Bribery

Instances of coercive bribery are not reducing and remain a sizable portion of total bribery transactions

Instances of coercive bribery are not reducing and remain a sizable portion of total bribery transactions. Citizens who said bribe was the only way of getting work done increased from 36% in 2018 to 38% in 2019, and who paid bribes to get work done quickly increased from 22% last year to 26% this year.

Steps Taken by Government Authorities to Reduce Corruption/Bribery

Most State Governments have been unable to take concrete and effective steps to reduce corruption

The survey also shows that most State Governments have been unable to take concrete and effective steps to reduce corruption. The percentage of citizens who felt that effective steps have been taken by their State Government reduced from 9% last year to 6% this year while the ones who said no steps have been taken remained constant at 48%.

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes

In the first question, 24% citizens admitted to giving bribes several times in the last 12 months and 27% admitted to paying bribes once or twice. 16% said they always managed to get work done without paying a bribe while 33% said they did not have a need

51% citizens admit to paying a bribe in the last 1 year

Mode of Payment of Bribes

Cash is still the primary mode used to pay bribes with 35% saying they paid cash as bribes in the last 12 months to get their work done. 30% said they paid indirectly through an agent and 6% said they paid in form of gifts or other favors. 29% said they did not have a need to pay bribes.

Cash still the primary mode of bribery, agents continue to thrive

Impact of Computerisation on Bribery/Corruption

When asked in Government offices where they paid a bribe in the last 12 months how was the working of that office, 16% said it was computerised and had functional CCTVs in place, 28% said it was computerised but had no/defunct CCTVs in place while 19% said it was an all paper office. 37% said they did not need to pay a bribe.

Bribery continues despite computerisation, CCTVs a deterrent

Instances of Corruption/Bribery

38% citizens said that they paid a bribe as it was the only way to get work done while 26% said it would have taken a long time and effort without a bribe. 37% said they did not have to pay a bribe.

Majority paying bribes due to coercion or inefficiency prevailing in public offices

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

Property registration & land issues turned out to be the largest authority where citizens had to pay a bribe, with 26% citizens voting for it. 19% said police, 13% said municipal corporation, 3% said electricity board, 13% said transport office, 8% said tax department and 5% said water department. 13% said they paid a bribe to other authorities.

Property and Land issues top area of bribery followed by police

Sector-wise scenario of Corruption

Tax Department: 17% citizens believe bribery in tax-related matters has reduced in the last 12 months while 6% said it has increased. 38% said it is continuing like before and 33% said they did not have a need to pay a bribe.

17% citizens believe bribery in tax related matters has reduced in the last 12 months

Property Registration & Land Issues: Only 12% citizens believe bribery in property registration and land issues has reduced in the last 12 months. 49% said bribery is continuing like before and 8% said it has increased. 9% said they did not need to pay a bribe.

Only 12% citizens believe bribery in property registration and land issues has reduced in the last 12 months

Municipality & Local Bodies: When it came to demanding bribes for work related to the municipality or local bodies, 10% citizens said it has reduced while 44% said it is continuing like before. 13% said bribery has increased and another 13% said they did not need to pay a bribe in the last year.

Citizens say no reduction in bribery by municipal corporations in the last 12 months

RTO: 19% citizens said they believe bribery in RTO related matters has reduced while 37% said it is the same as before. 9% said it has increased while 14% said they did not have a need to pay a bribe.

19% citizens believe bribery in RTO related matters has reduced in the last 12 months

Police: 11% said bribery to police has reduced while 11% said it has increased. 42% said it is the same as before. 20% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

Citizens say no reduction in bribery by police in the last 12 months

Water Department: Coming to the local water department, 9% said bribery has increased while 9% said it has decreased. 33% said it is the same as before and 18% said they did not have a need to bribe.

Citizens say no reduction in bribery by water departments in the last 12 months

Electricity Board/Department: In regards to the demand of bribes by officials in the electricity board/department, 7% said it has increased and 12% it has decreased. 26% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

Only 12% citizens believe bribery in electricity boards has reduced in the last 12 months

Existence of Anti-Corruption Hotline/Helpline in State

Only 8% said they know of a functioning hotline in their state/city to report bribery & corruption while 92% said they were neither aware of any such helpline nor are sure if such helpline/hotline exists.

Only 8% citizens know of a functioning hotline in their state/city to report corruption

Steps Taken by Government Authorities to Reduce Corruption/Bribery

6% in the following poll said that steps have been taken by their state Government or local administration to reduce corruption in the last 12 months and they have been effective while 34% said some steps have been taken but they have largely been ineffective. 48% said no steps have been taken at all.

A miniscule 6% citizens believe that their State Govt or Local Administration has taken steps in the last 1 year to reduce corruption

Last year, the central Government identified some staff in the Finance Ministry who had corruption charges against them and relieved them of their duty. It did the same this year in CBIC and CBDT, hence setting a precedence that corruption in Government departments will not be tolerated. It is imperative that various state Governments follow suit and the coloured employees are separated from the chain.

Top 3 Corruption Prone Departments

• ● Property Registration and Land Issues
• ● Police
• ● Municipal Corporation

Andhra Pradesh

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

50% citizens of Andhra Pradesh who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 30% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 20% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 30% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

50% citizens of Andhra Pradesh paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Andhra Pradesh gave bribes, 43% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 21% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 7% paid a bribe to the police and 29% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Andhra Pradesh

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Andhra Pradesh was 2015-185, 2016-164 & 2017-199.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice P. Lakshmana Reddy is Lokayukta

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. It is known as Andhra Pradesh Vigilance Commission.

Bihar

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

75% citizens of Bihar who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 50% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 25% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 25% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

75% citizens of Bihar paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Bihar gave bribes, 47% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 6% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 29% paid a bribe to the police and 18% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Bihar

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Bihar were 2015-112, 2016-164 & 2017-128.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Shyam Kishore Sharma is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. It is known as Special Vigilance Unit or Vigilance Department.

Chhattisgarh

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

57% citizens of Chhattisgarh who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 43% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 14% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 43% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

57% citizens of Chhattisgarh paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Chhattisgarh gave bribes, 20% gave bribes to property registration and land issues. 40% paid a bribe to the police and 40% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in Chhattisgarh

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Chhattisgarh was 2015-50, 2016-61 & 2017-27.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice TP Sharma is Pramukh Lokayukta.

Delhi

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

46% citizens of Delhi who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 25% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 21% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 19% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

46% citizens of Delhi paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Delhi gave bribes, 26% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 21% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 33% paid a bribe to the police and 20% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police and Property Registration top area of corruption in Delhi

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Delhi was 2015-31, 2016-16 & 2017-9.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Reva Khetrapal is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Delhi has a Directorate of Vigilance.

Goa

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

20% citizens of Goa who participated in the survey admitted to paying bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly) to get their work done. 40% said they got work done without paying a bribe while 40% did not have a need.

Only 20% citizens of Goa paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Goa paid bribes, all 100% paid bribes to others like Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.

Bribes to Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc. top area of corruption in Goa

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Goa were 2015-11, 2016-11 & 2017-4.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Retd. Justice Prafulla Kumar Mishra is Lokayukta & post of Upa-lokayukta is vacant as on 19 November 2019.

Vigilance Wing of State Government known as the Directorate of Vigilance

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration.

Gujarat

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

48% citizens of Gujarat who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 26% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 22% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 22% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

48% citizens of Gujrat paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Gujarat gave bribes, 18% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 29% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 41% paid a bribe to the police and 12% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in Gujrat

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Gujarat were 2015-305, 2016-258 & 2017-148.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Post of Lokayukta is vacant as on 19 November 2019.

Vigilance Wing of State Government known as Gujarat Vigilance Commission

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration.

Haryana

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

44% citizens of Haryana who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 22% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 22% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 26% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

44% citizens of Haryana paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Haryana gave bribes, 12% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 15% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 35% paid a bribe to the police and 38% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in Haryana

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Haryana were 2015-206, 2016-139 & 2017-82.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Nawal Kishore Agarwal is Lokayukta and there is no provision for a post of Upa-lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government known as The State Vigilance Bureau.

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration.

Jharkhand

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

74% citizens of Jharkhand who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, all of whom gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly). 13% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

74% citizens of Jharkhand paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Jharkhand gave bribes, 33% paid a bribe to the police and 67% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in Jharkhand

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Jharkhand were 2015-76, 2016-119 & 2017-170.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice D.N. Upadhyay is Lokayukta & there is no provision for the post of Upa-lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government known as the Anti-Corruption Bureau

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration.

Karnataka

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

63% citizens of Karnataka who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 35% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 28% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 9% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

63% citizens of Karnataka paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Karnataka gave bribes, 40% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 21% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 23% paid a bribe to the police and 16% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Karnataka

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Karnataka were 2015-259, 2016-25 & 2017-289.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice P. Vishwanatha Shetty is Lokayukta & Justice N. Ananda is Upa-lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Karnataka has such a wing called The Anti-corruption Bureau of Karnataka.

Kerala

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

Only 10% citizens of Kerala who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, all of whom gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly). 50% said they got work done without paying a bribe and 40% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

Only 10% citizens of Kerala paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Kerala gave bribes, 29% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 14% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 14% paid a bribe to the police and 43% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Kerala

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Kerala were 2015-377, 2016-430 & 2017-142.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Cyrac Joseph is Lokayukta & Justice Babu Mathew P. Joseph is Upa-lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Kerala has its separate department called The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Madhya Pradesh

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

55% citizens of Madhya Pradesh who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 22% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 33% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 12% said they got work done without paying a bribe and 33% did not have a need.

55% citizens of Madhya Pradesh paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Madhya Pradesh gave bribes, 37% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 38% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 25% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and Municipal Corporation top area of corruption in Madhya Pradesh

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Madhya Pradesh were 2015-634, 2016-402 & 2017-294.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Naresh Kumar Gupta is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Madhya Pradesh also has a Vigilance Department.

Maharashtra

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

55% citizens of Maharashtra who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 29% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 26% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 18% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

55% citizens of Maharashtra paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Maharashtra gave bribes, 28% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 27% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 23% paid a bribe to the police and 22% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and Municipal Corporation top area of corruption in Maharashtra

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Maharashtra were 2015-1279, 2016-1016 & 2017-925.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice M. L. Tahaliyani is Lokayukta & Dr. Shri Dattatraya Padsalgikar is Upa-lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Maharashtra has its own Vigilance Department.

Odisha

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

40% citizens of Odisha who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 20% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 20% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 13% said they got work done without paying a bribe.47% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

40% citizens of Odisha paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Odisha gave bribes, 75% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 25% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Odisha

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Odisha were 2015- 456, 2016-569 & 2017-494.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Ajit Singh is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Odisha has such a wing called The Vigilance Directorate of Odisha.

Punjab

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

63% citizens of Punjab who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 27% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 36% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 27% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

63% citizens of Punjab paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Punjab gave bribes, 57% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 14% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 21% paid a bribe to the police and 8% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Punjab

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Punjab were 2015-146, 2016- 171 & 2017-167.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration.

Rajasthan

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

78% citizens of Rajasthan who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 22% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 56% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 22% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

78% citizens of Rajasthan paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Rajasthan gave bribes, 44% gave bribes to property registration and land issues. 33% paid a bribe to the police and 23% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Rajasthan

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Rajasthan were 2015-401, 2016-387 & 2017-404.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice S.S Kothari is Lokayukta & post of Upa-lokayukta is vacant as on 15 November 2019.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration

Tamil Nadu

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

62% citizens of Tamil Nadu who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 35% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 27% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 8% said they got work done without paying a bribe and 30% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

62% citizens of Tamil Nadu paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Tamil Nadu gave bribes, 41% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 19% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 15% paid a bribe to the police and 25% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Tamil Nadu

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Tamil Nadu was 2015-204, 2016-170 & 2017-257.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Tamil Nadu has enacted the Lokayukta Act but is yet to set up an official institution for anti-corruption.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. Tamil Nadu has a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti- Corruption.

Telangana

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

67% citizens of Telangana who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 56% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 11% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 11% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

67% citizens of Telangana paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Telangana gave bribes, 40% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 33% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 7% paid a bribe to the police and 20% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and Municipal Corporation top area of corruption in Telangana

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Telangana it was 2015-193, 2016-89 & 2017-55

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. It is known as Telangana Vigilance Commission

Uttar Pradesh

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

74% citizens of Uttar Pradesh who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 57% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 17% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). Only 3% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

74% citizens of Uttar Pradesh paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Uttar Pradesh gave bribes, 24% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 5% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 34% paid a bribe to the police and 37% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in Uttar Pradesh

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Uttar Pradesh were 2015-60, 2016-30 & 2017-58

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Hon'ble Mr. Shambhu Singh Yadav is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration

Uttarakhand

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

50% citizens of Uttarakhand who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 25% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 25% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 50% said they got work done without paying a bribe.

50% citizens of Uttarakhand paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of Uttarakhand gave bribes, 67% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 33% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Property Registration and land issues top area of corruption in Uttarakhand

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in Uttarakhand were 2015-20, 2016- 28 & 2017-13.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Post of Lokayukta is vacant as on 15 November 2019.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration

West Bengal

Citizens Admitted to Paying Bribes or Instances of Corruption/Bribery

46% citizens of West Bengal who participated in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get their work done, out of which 36% gave bribes several times (directly or indirectly) while 10% paid bribes once or twice (directly or indirectly). 18% said they got work done without paying a bribe and 36% did not have a need to pay a bribe.

46% citizens of West Bengal paid a bribe in last 1 year

Department to which Most Number of Bribes were Paid

In terms of authority to which residents of West Bengal gave bribes, 17% gave bribes to property registration and land issues while 21% paid off the Municipal Corporation. 45% paid a bribe to the police and 17% paid bribes to others (Electricity Board, Transport Office, Tax Office, etc.)

Bribes to Police top area of corruption in West Bengal

Government data on corruption cases

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a nodal governmental agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime since 1986. As per NCRB’s “Crime in India 2017” report, number of corruption cases registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & related Sections of IPC in West Bengal was 2015-18, 2016-16 & 2017-15.

Lokayukta

The Lokayukta is an apex anti-corruption ombudsman type organization in the Indian states. Currently, Justice Ashim Kumar Roy is Lokayukta.

Vigilance Wing of State Government

The Vigilance Department is the arm of the government entrusted with the task of eradicating corruption and upholding the purity of administration. West Bengal has a State Vigilance Commission.